KVK Babhaleshwar Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date
KVK Babhaleshwar Recruitment 2026: Notification for Specialist & Scientist Posts
1. Recruitment Overview
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Babhaleshwar, functioning under the ICAR plan scheme via PIRENS, has announced a recruitment drive for the year 2026. This is a significant opportunity for candidates with a background in Agricultural Sciences to join a premier agricultural extension organization in Maharashtra.
KVK is inviting applications for 2 distinct vacancies: Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) and Sr.Scientist-cum-Head. This is a Direct Recruitment process based on merit, experience, and interview, meaning there will be no competitive written examination.
2. Key Highlights
| Organization Name | Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Babhaleshwar, Dist. Ahilyanagar |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Subject Matter Specialist, Sr.Scientist-cum-Head |
| Total Vacancies | 02 Posts |
| Application Mode | Offline (Via Post/Delivery) |
| Last Date | 28 March 2026 (or within 30 days of Employment News publication) |
| Official Website | www.kvkpravara.com |
3. Vacancy Details & Salary
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary (7th CPC) | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) | 01 (One) | Level 10 (Entry Pay: Rs. 56,100/-) | Maximum 35 years (as on closing date) |
| Sr.Scientist-cum-Head | 01 (One) | Level 13A (Entry Pay: Rs. 1,31,400/-) | Maximum 47 years (as on closing date) |
4. Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualification
- For Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection):
- Master’s Degree in Agricultural Entomology or Plant Pathology (or equivalent qualification) from a recognized university.
- For Sr.Scientist-cum-Head:
- Doctoral Degree in Agricultural Sciences (including relevant basic sciences).
- Experience: Minimum 8 years experience as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist in Pay Band-3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100) with Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/6,000/7,000/8,000 or equivalent.
- Desirable: Ph.D. in Agriculture Extension, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Soil Science, etc.
B. Age Limit & Relaxation
Age Calculation: Age is calculated as on the Closing Date of application submission.
- SC/ST Candidates: Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable as per Govt. of India rules.
- OBC Candidates: Age relaxation of 3 years is applicable.
- PwD Candidates: Age relaxation of 10 years is applicable.
5. Selection Process
This is a Direct Recruitment process. The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Screening of Applications: The committee will screen applications based on qualifications and experience.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The interview will likely be held at KVK Babhaleshwar or a designated center in Ahilyanagar.
- Final Merit List: Preparation of the final list based on academic merit and interview performance.
6. Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Open Candidates (General) | Rs. 300/- |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates | Exempted (Nil) |
| PH (Persons with Disability) | Exempted (Nil) |
Payment Mode: The fee must be paid via a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of "Krishi Vigyan Kendra (PIRENS) Babhaleshwar" payable at Babhaleshwar/Ahilyanagar.
7. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit Official Website: Go to www.kvkpravara.com to download the detailed advertisement and application format.
- Download Application Form:
- For Specialist: Download Form (Plant Protection)
- For Scientist: Download Form (Sr. Scientist)
- Fill Application: Fill out the form carefully with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Attach Documents: Attach duly attested copies of all relevant documents (Degree certificates, Mark sheets, Experience letters, Caste certificate, etc.).
- Prepare Fee DD: Obtain a Demand Draft for Rs. 300/- (if applicable) in the favor mentioned above.
- Send Application: Send the completed application form along with the DD and documents via Registered Post/Speed Post to the address mentioned in the notification.
- Deadline: Ensure the application reaches by 28 March 2026 (or within 30 days of publication in Employment News).
8. Important Dates
- Notification Publication: 2026 (In Employment News)
- Application Start Date: Immediate (From publication date)
- Last Date for Submission: 28 March 2026
- Interview Date: To be announced on the official website (No written exam).
9. Important Links
- Download Form (Subject Matter Specialist): Click Here
- Download Form (Sr.Scientist-cum-Head): Click Here
- Official Website: www.kvkpravara.com
- More Details (News/Media): Click Here
10. Contact & Address
For any queries, applicants should contact the office directly:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Babhaleshwar
District: Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra)
Website: www.kvkpravara.com
Active Recruitments
| Job Name | Location | Last Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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KVK Babhaleshwar Subject Matter Specialist, Senior Scientist and Head Recruitment 2026
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Ahmednagar | 28th March, 2026 | View Details |
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Closing: Mar 16, 2026About KVK Babhaleshwar
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi after appreciating the work carried out by PIRENS sanctioned Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in the year 1992. This has helped PIRENS to intervene more intensively in the field of agriculture. PIRENS is giving a very strong support to KVK for integrated efforts to work intensively to perform better for the upliftment of rural people particularly the farming community and the unemployed rural youth. Not only the NGO, but the sister concerns of PIRENS i.e. all the institutions of the Pravara Group are also giving strong moral and physical support to the KVs so that the KVK can provide better services for the farming community, rural population particularly women and rural youths.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ahmednagar has been providing technology backstopping for the farming community since inception in 1992. It has become a role model for other KVKs and extension agencies in providing new extension models for technology dissemination. The KVK has been providing different extension advisory services coupled with different input supply services like seed, seedlings, grafts, biofertilizers, biopesticides, soluble fertilizers, plant protection inputs, soil and plant tissue analytical services. It has been the emphasis of the KVK Ahmednagar to provide these extension advisory services alongwith the extension of various inputs for increasing the adoption of various technological packages of National Agricultural Research System.
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